E1W 1YY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1W 1YY

E1W 1YY, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 92 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.13 per 1,000 population. This E1W 1YY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E1W postcode area, which has experienced 113 crimes and a crime rate of 11.17 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E1W 1YY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1W 1YY, encompassing approximately 3520 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E1W 1YY area, explore the E1W 1YY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-57.45% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (600.00% increase)

E1W 1YY Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • St Katharine'S Way with total crimes: 13
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Orton Street with total crimes: 5

E1W 1YY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2026.13-57.45%
Violence and sexual offences145.68180.00%
Other theft143.98600.00%
Theft from the person103.9866.67%
Vehicle crime72.84600.00%
Bicycle theft61.99500.00%
Shoplifting61.70200.00%
Burglary51.7025.00%
Drugs41.4233.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.14-25.00%
Public order20.85-50.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4722.720.00%
Theft from the person613.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.70400.00%
Burglary41.420.00%
Public order41.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.140.00%
Drugs31.14200.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In June 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.57-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.28-92.86%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1525.560.00%
Other theft154.261400.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.260.00%
Theft from the person123.980.00%
Shoplifting123.410.00%
Burglary73.410.00%
Robbery41.990.00%
Bicycle theft31.140.00%
Vehicle crime30.850.00%
Public order30.850.00%
Drugs20.850.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.28-92.31%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1927.8426.67%
Other theft135.40-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour133.69-23.53%
Theft from the person123.690.00%
Burglary113.4157.14%
Shoplifting73.12133.33%
Drugs61.99200.00%
Vehicle crime51.70150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.420.00%
Public order31.14-50.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Robbery20.57-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1726.70-5.56%
Other theft174.83-26.09%
Violence and sexual offences154.83-11.76%
Theft from the person124.26-25.00%
Robbery83.410.00%
Burglary72.270.00%
Public order61.9920.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.70-20.00%
Shoplifting31.14-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.85-33.33%
Drugs20.57-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2332.3843.75%
Anti-social behaviour186.535.88%
Violence and sexual offences175.11-5.56%
Theft from the person164.83220.00%
Robbery84.5460.00%
Burglary72.270.00%
Drugs61.99200.00%
Public order51.70-16.67%
Shoplifting51.42-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.42150.00%
Vehicle crime31.42-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.85-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1828.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.110.00%
Other theft164.830.00%
Vehicle crime94.540.00%
Burglary72.560.00%
Shoplifting71.990.00%
Public order61.990.00%
Robbery51.700.00%
Theft from the person51.420.00%
Bicycle theft41.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 73 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 202412
January 202412
December 202312
November 202316
October 20235

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
June 20241
April 202414
January 202419
December 202315
November 202317
October 202318

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20247
January 202411
December 20237
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20242
April 202415
March 20241
January 202413
December 202317
November 202323
October 202316

A total of 147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202447
April 202415
January 202413
December 202317
November 202318
October 202317

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
June 20241
April 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 202412
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20238
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E1W 1YY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Katharine'S Way
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Orton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Mill Yard
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Burr Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Thomas More Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Royal Mint Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Virginia Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Fletcher Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Mews Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 12. Flank Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Dock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ensign Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. East Smithfield
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 16. John Fisher Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Cartwright Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Pennington Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Breezer'S Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Welland Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Pier Head
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Redmead Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Hermitage Wall
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Roding Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Wellclose Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Betts Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Stevedore Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Waterman Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Lilley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Torrington Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1